Bond 2019
Glaspie Field funded by the 2019 Bond The future Glaspie Field at Martin High School topped out last week. That means they hung the last beam of the steel structure. That also means it’s starting to really look like the athletic venue is under construction. “We are very excited about Glaspie Stadium,” said Eric White,…
New gyms funded by the 2019 Bond A game changer. That’s how Foster Elementary principal Jacquelyn Burden describes the new gymnasium under construction at the school. “The new gym at Foster will be a game-changer for our students,” Burden said. “It will provide a modern, spacious environment where they can develop not only their physical…
Sam Houston High School renovated library Sam Houston High School is about to unwrap a big Christmas present. A completely renovated library. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly renovated library in January 2025!” said Sam Houston principal Juan Villarreal. “This state-of-the-art facility will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers,…
Arlington ISD support services center bidding now Arlington ISD is getting a new support services center to house transportation, security and health services. Planning for the 2019 Bond project is now complete, and bidding is open until Dec. 4 for a general contractor. The architect is Corgan. The district hopes to start construction in February.…
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 7, 2024, or read the brief below. Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 7, 2024 Fall is finally starting to make it to…
Addition funded by the 2019 Bond When you drive by the addition at Arlington High School, there’s usually a bustle of activity on the outside. The same is true on the inside. The race is on to finish the addition so students and teachers can move in after the winter break. In fact, the first…
New Joey Rodriguez Junior High topping out ceremony The ceremony on Monday was hard to hear because they didn’t pause the construction going on all around. But the sawing and welding and clanging of iron spoke louder than anyone speaking into the microphone about the progress being made on the future Arlington ISD Joey Rodriguez…
Duff Elementary’s new library now open How do you mark the grand opening of Duff Elementary’s new library? With a special guest visit of course! Renowned educator and storyteller John Schu helped celebrate the newly renovated library with the Mustangs by sharing his enthusiasm for literature. “This is such a huge deal,” said Duff librarian…
Orchestra will take over old band hall The construction noise at Martin High School sounds like music. At least to some. That’s because the addition currently under construction is going to be a much-needed new band hall. The project, funded by the 2019 Bond, started in the spring but recently went vertical, which means the…
Short looks like a new school It’s an old school that looks and feels new. That’s what the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee saw on Tuesday when its members met for their first meeting of the year at Short Elementary School. The meeting started with a tour of Short to see all the renovations at the…